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- Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for November 2009…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 14:05:40 EST
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - Parenting Tip of the Day - Special-Needs Parenting Tips for November…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 11:50:44 EST
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog offers a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in November 2009… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for Novemb…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 10:43:00 EST
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Before You Look for Information on Borderline Personality Disorder…Created: 2009-11-22 @ 14:19:54 EST Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 14:34:04 EST
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with Borderline Personality Disorder… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Borderline Persona…Created: 2009-11-22 @ 09:25:32 EST
What information do you give to your child's teachers about Borderline Personality Disorder? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Borderline Personality Diso…Created: 2009-11-22 @ 09:25:09 EST Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 09:26:20 EST
School can be a dangerous place for children with Borderline Personality Disorder -- and for the families that send them there. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe with these tips … - Borderline Personality Disorder - Advice for Parents of Child Just D…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 16:37:09 EST Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 16:39:24 EST
Parents of children with Borderline Personality Disorder share their words of wisdom and experience with those just receiving the diagnosis… - First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Borderlin…Created: 2009-11-21 @ 16:36:51 EST Updated: 2009-11-21 @ 16:37:36 EST
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. … - Book Review: Autism and Its Medical Management…Created: 2009-11-20 @ 23:37:44 EST
A pediatric neurologist looks at the medical options for treating autism… - Book Review: Managing Family MeltdownCreated: 2009-11-17 @ 04:55:33 EST
A guide for parents on the "low arousal approach and autism."… - Before You Look for Information on Angelman Syndrome…Created: 2009-11-16 @ 14:01:38 EST
Start with these recommended resources for finding facts, strategies, and advice on parenting children with Angelman Syndrome… - Book Review - Late, Lost, and UnpreparedCreated: 2009-11-14 @ 22:45:01 EST
A parent's guide to helping children with executive functioning… - Gluten-Free Gingerbread - Make the Christmas Treat Without the Wheat…Created: 2009-11-13 @ 08:14:58 EST Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 08:26:38 EST
Whether it's building a house, making a man, or sitting plump on a plate with some whipped cream on top, gingerbread is a sweet and spicy holiday tradition. Don't skip it if your child has to avoid… - Book Review - Gifts 2Created: 2009-11-07 @ 08:57:56 EST
A collection of essays shares "how people with Down syndrome enrich the world."… - Book Review: Disconnected KidsCreated: 2009-11-07 @ 08:57:36 EST
A guide for parents on the "Brain Balance Method," a new way of helping children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological disorders… - Share Your Story: Halloween Costumes for Children With Special NeedsCreated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:50:48 EST
How have you dressed your child with special needs for Halloween? If you've found a get-up that accommodates a wheelchair, honors sensory preferences, incorporates favorite items, or otherwise work… - Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for October 2009…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 22:03:35 EST
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - Parenting Tip of the Day - Special-Needs Parenting Tips for October …Created: 2009-11-01 @ 21:21:32 EST
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog offers a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in October 2009… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for Octobe…Created: 2009-11-01 @ 21:02:15 EST Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 21:02:15 EST
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Share Your Story: Gifts for Teachers, Therapists, and Other Special …Created: 2009-11-01 @ 15:23:41 EST
It's not unusual for kids to give a gift to the teacher, but children with special needs may have a wider range of important people to recognize -- regular and special-ed teachers, therapists in an… - Where Do You Keep Your Child's IEPs?Created: 2009-11-01 @ 13:44:50 EST
Stuffed in a folder? Piled in a box? Stacked on desk? Goodness knows where? IEPs carry a useful history of your child's educational progress, but it's too easy to let all that paperwork slip into d… - Seven Ways to Volunteer at School When You Have No Time to Volunteer…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 09:30:44 EDT
Think you can't volunteer at your child's school because you work, or have younger children at home, or have no transportation? There are lots of excuses, but also lots of ways to work around them… - Book Review: Autism Is a BlessingCreated: 2009-10-23 @ 01:01:18 EDT
A family's struggle with autism and how they found the blessings… - Make Choosing Chores a Game - Get Your Child to Do Chores More Easil…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 00:56:48 EDT
When your child has a list of things to do and no inclination to do them, make picking the next activity into a game… - What's the Worst Gift Your Child Ever Received?…Created: 2009-10-22 @ 16:34:23 EDT Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 16:45:27 EDT
Often gifts that are big hits with typically developing kids are all kinds of wrong for kids with special needs. The toy with too high a development level, too high a volume, too scratchy a texture… - What's the Best Gift Your Child Ever Received?…Created: 2009-10-22 @ 16:24:37 EDT Updated: 2009-10-22 @ 16:45:42 EDT
Finding the perfect gift for a child with special needs can be a challenge, especially when developmental differences or offbeat interests make the standard popular playthings inappropriate. Have y… - Appropriate, Not Best -- Use "Appropriate" When Asking for School Se…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 19:08:04 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 19:17:31 EDT
When asking for an accommodation, modification, or placement for your special-education student, remember to describe it as "appropriate," not "best" or "perfect." Tha… - Book Review: Hope for the Autism SpectrumCreated: 2009-10-18 @ 18:11:45 EDT
A mother's story of finding biomedical interventions for her son with autism… - Book Review: A Spectrum of LightCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 21:50:11 EDT
Inspirational interviews with families affected by autism… - Special-Needs Business Profile - My Button Buddies…Created: 2009-10-09 @ 09:24:55 EDT Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 10:34:18 EDT
Profile of an online store selling cute, reusable g-tube pads to replace using gauze around the stoma… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for Septem…Created: 2009-10-04 @ 01:14:28 EDT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Share Your Story: Your Organization Tools and TricksCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 00:47:25 EDT Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 13:22:46 EDT
Have you developed a great tool for keeping medical or school records in order? Have you figured out a trick for juggling schedules and appointments? Share it here so that your fellow parents can b… - Share Your Story: Your Learning Tools and TricksCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 00:24:07 EDT
Have you developed a great tool that helps your child learn better? Have you figured out a trick for helping your child with homework? Share it here so that your fellow parents can benefit… - Share Your Story: Your Communication Tools and TricksCreated: 2009-10-04 @ 00:06:05 EDT
Have you developed a great tool that helps your child communicate better? Have you figured out a trick for getting through to your child? Share it here so that your fellow parents can benefit… - Share Your Story: Your Behavior Tools and TricksCreated: 2009-10-03 @ 20:41:59 EDT Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 21:15:47 EDT
Have you developed a great tool that helps your child behave better? Have you figured out a trick for behavior management or modification? Share it here so that your fellow parents can benefit… - Parenting Tip of the Day - Special-Needs Parenting Tips for Septembe…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 23:57:50 EDT Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 10:54:36 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog offers a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in September 2009… - Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for September 2009…Created: 2009-09-30 @ 23:54:43 EDT Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 10:36:43 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Angelman Syndrome?…Created: 2009-09-27 @ 10:26:05 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about Angelman Syndrome? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Angelman Syndrome…Created: 2009-09-27 @ 10:19:51 EDT Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 10:27:07 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with Angelman Syndrome -- academically, socially and behaviorally. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips a… - Book Review - Person-Centered Planning Made Easy…Created: 2009-09-22 @ 17:18:44 EDT Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 17:41:24 EDT
Review of a book. written for professionals, that explains finding placement in the community using a future-centered approach… - Angelman Syndrome - Advice for Parents of Child Just Diagnosed With …Created: 2009-09-20 @ 00:52:56 EDT
Parents of children with Angelman Syndrome share their words of wisdom and experience with those just receiving the diagnosis… - First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Angelman …Created: 2009-09-20 @ 00:50:15 EDT Updated: 2009-09-20 @ 00:55:06 EDT
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome… - Book Review - Next Chapter Book ClubCreated: 2009-09-18 @ 02:41:16 EDT
Review of a book that tells how to create "a model community literacy program for people with intellectual disabilities."… - Determining Readability Level of Schoolwork - Excerpt From "Special …Created: 2009-09-10 @ 17:27:17 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:33:12 EDT
In an excerpt from "Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book," Rich Weinfeld and Michelle Davis share a neat trick for figuring out the grade level of reading material… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Childhood Apraxia …Created: 2009-09-03 @ 10:00:40 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about CAS? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 09:45:33 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:01:16 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with childhood apraxia of speech, full of academic, social, and behavioral misunderstandings. Let the school know what your child needs to be succeed wi… - What Is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?Created: 2009-09-03 @ 09:39:15 EDT
A definition of CAS, with a link to more information… - Children Inhaler - Teach a Child to Use an Inhaler Video…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 11:57:38 EDT
If your little one needs an inhaler, there's nothing to panic about. Learn how to teach children to use inhalers, and some tips on keeping them safe and functional… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With PDD-NOS?…Created: 2009-09-02 @ 00:01:26 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about PDD-NOS? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with PDD-NOS…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 23:59:26 EDT Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 00:02:06 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with PDD-NOS -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printou… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for August…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 01:24:04 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 01:30:19 EDT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for August 2009…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 01:20:05 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 01:33:38 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - Parenting Tip of the Day - Special-Needs Parenting Tips for August 2…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 11:18:56 EDT Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 01:41:17 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog offers a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in August 2009… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Narcissistic Perso…Created: 2009-08-29 @ 19:20:31 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Narcissistic Personality Di…Created: 2009-08-29 @ 19:19:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:24:31 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with narcissistic personality disorder -- and difficult for those who try to work with them. Let the school know what your child needs to be successful … - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Ehlers-Danlos Synd…Created: 2009-08-29 @ 01:57:13 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome…Created: 2009-08-29 @ 01:55:26 EDT Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 02:01:49 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome -- academically, socially and behaviorally. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these t… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome at School - Survey on School Issues for Childr…Created: 2009-08-27 @ 02:42:32 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Dandy-Walker Syndr…Created: 2009-08-27 @ 02:39:50 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about Dandy-Walker Syndrome? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Dandy-Walker SyndromeCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 02:37:19 EDT Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 02:40:32 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome -- academically, physically and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - Hydrocep…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:54:08 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:28:12 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - SeizuresCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 19:49:32 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:27:28 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - MobilityCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 19:46:30 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:31:37 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - Communic…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 19:38:02 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:25:52 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - MemoryCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 18:55:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:26:56 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - LearningCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 18:42:18 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:26:22 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - School S…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 18:36:51 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:26:37 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - School S…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 18:30:48 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:28:29 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Dandy-Walker Syndrome - Survey Responses on School Issues - School T…Created: 2009-08-25 @ 15:48:43 EDT Updated: 2009-08-26 @ 08:27:57 EDT
The Dandy-Walker Alliance surveyed sixty families of children with Dandy-Walker Syndrome about school-related issues, and shared these graphs of the results. On this page: responses to the question… - Book Review - The Paraprofessionals Handbook for Effective Support i…Created: 2009-08-24 @ 15:23:29 EDT
Review of a book that asks, "What does a great paraprofessional need to know and do?" Since schools aren't doing the greatest job of providing that information, parents reading this book … - What Is Person-First Language?Created: 2009-08-23 @ 00:41:30 EDT
A definition of person-first language, with a link to more information… - Book Review - Thicker Than WaterCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:01:41 EDT
Adult siblings of people with disabilities share their experiences… - Keep a Joy Journal - Jot Down Joyful Moments With Your ChildCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 13:18:26 EDT
It's easy to see when things go wrong or hard times prevail, but the joyful times and positive developments deserve some attention, too. Keep a journal just for that good news, and create a powerfu… - Before You Discipline Your Child - Is Discipline What Your Child Nee…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 17:58:48 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 18:08:32 EDT
Ask yourself these questions to make sure that discipline is what your child really needs… - Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for July 2009Created: 2009-08-04 @ 13:29:47 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - Parenting Tip of the Day - Special-Needs Parenting Tips for July 2009Created: 2009-08-04 @ 13:29:25 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs blog offers a Parenting Tip of the Day. Here's an index of the parenting tips given in July 2009… - Book Review - That Went WellCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 11:23:25 EDT
Review of a sister's memoir of caring for her sibling with special needs… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for July 2…Created: 2009-08-02 @ 23:21:38 EDT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Never Say "No": Excerpt from "Don't Swear With Your Mouth Full"Created: 2009-07-29 @ 00:33:42 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 00:39:23 EDT
A child psychologist has a tip for parents about using positive instead of negative language to frame their instructions to children… - What Is "Changing the Environment"?Created: 2009-07-23 @ 13:21:23 EDT
A definition of "changing the environment," a technique for avoiding misbehavior in children who, due to special needs, are not able to control impulses, foresee consequences, or make goo… - Special-Needs Business Profile: Allergy ApparelCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 17:05:29 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 17:08:15 EDT
Profile of an online store selling apparel with food-allergy warnings (and cute little skulls and crossbones)… - Book Review: Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults With Asperger Sy…Created: 2009-07-14 @ 18:28:39 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 19:57:23 EDT
A special-education teacher shares strategies for helping kids with Asperger syndrome through day-to-day life… - Gifts for a CauseUpdated: 2009-11-23 @ 09:40:57 EST
Listing of Internet gift shops that benefit charities related to children's disabilities or make reference to special needs… - Giving Thanks for Special Children - Share What You're Thankful Abou…Updated: 2009-11-23 @ 09:13:45 EST
What are you thankful for about your child with special needs? Share your blessings, and make a public declaration of our children's value… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs…Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 21:59:00 EST
The best way to make sure that teachers have all the information and resources they need to work with your child is to provide those things yourself. Here are suggestions, tips and fact sheets on a… - After the Diagnosis - When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Special Need…Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 21:58:18 EST
Information on the next steps to take after you receive a diagnosis for your child with special needs. Includes general suggestions appropriate to a wide range of disabilities… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - B…Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 21:57:15 EST
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - B…Updated: 2009-11-22 @ 21:56:06 EST
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Fun Things to Do TodayUpdated: 2009-11-20 @ 13:37:10 EST
Running out of inspiration? Here's a handful of things to do -- with your kids, or for your own procrastinating self -- to keep you informed, amused and occupied… - Start a Thanksgiving Tradition With Your Child…Updated: 2009-11-20 @ 06:22:23 EST
If your child has problems with eating or socializing or speaking up or sitting still, it may seem hard to fit him or her into the traditional family Thanksgiving picture. Make your own traditions … - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Speech and Communication…Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 05:41:14 EST
Listing of sites on speech and communication that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day - Alphabetical Index…Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 05:40:21 EST
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion… - What Is Angelman Syndrome?Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 12:02:55 EST
A definition of Angelman Syndrome, with a link to more information… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Behavior Issues…Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 11:19:01 EST
Listing of sites on behavioral special needs that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day - Schools and Learning…Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 11:14:55 EST
Listing of sites on schools and learning that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Obsessive…Updated: 2009-11-15 @ 00:16:11 EST
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. … - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - A…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 17:01:36 EST
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - A…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 17:00:58 EST
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Books on ADHD - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book Club…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 13:16:09 EST
Browse reviews of parenting books on ADHD from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Books on Education - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book Club…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 13:16:02 EST
Browse reviews of parenting books on education from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - J K L…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 13:10:45 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Books on Autism - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book Club…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 13:09:44 EST
Browse reviews of parenting books on autism spectrum disorders from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Special-Needs Parenting Books - Book Reviews on Parenting Special Ne…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 11:40:05 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those special-needs parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - D…Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 00:11:21 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Sensory Integration Stocking StuffersUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 20:19:41 EST
A round-up of little goodies for children who have Sensory Integration Disorder, fine motor challenges, or a love of colorful fun sqeezy stuff… - Book Review: Supporting Siblings and Their Families During Intensive…Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 18:18:50 EST
With all the demands and stress of having a sick infant, parents may have a hard time remembering that young siblings have special needs, too. This accessible, to-the-point book has some suggestion… - Ten Ways to Work Out with Your ChildUpdated: 2009-11-06 @ 07:53:16 EST
Getting out of the house long enough to get some decent exercise can be hard for parents of children with special needs. These products can help you get moving right where you are -- and have fun w… - How to Protest a GradeUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:43:44 EST
When your child brings home a grade on a test, paper or report card that you feel is unjust, should you let it go or make a complaint? Here are some steps to take when following-up on a bad grade, … - How to Play the "Dots" GameUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:43:29 EST
Here's a quick distraction to get fidgety kids through boring events like car rides, restaurant waits and, alas, church services. It's quiet, it's attention-grabbing, and it can expand to fill as m… - How to Make a Halloween Costume for a Child with Sensory Integration…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:43:12 EST
Children with sensory integration problems may balk at scratchy costumes, itchy makeup and pinchy headgear. Making a costume that puts a premium on comfort will make your little ghoul happy -- and … - How to Write a ParagraphUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:42:56 EST
Organizing thoughts into a coherent piece of writing can be hard for children with learning disabilities. Here's how to help your child write a strong five-sentence paragraph, whether for an elemen… - How to Write a Note to the TeacherUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:42:42 EST
When you spend a lot of time battling Child Study Teams and fighting for your child's rights, it can be hard to dial back and write a simple note to the teacher over a matter of minor import. Follo… - How to Report an IEP ViolationUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:42:27 EST
Your child is not getting services he is legally entitled to. What are you going to do about it? Here are four steps that, in most cases, will get you to a resolution of the problem… - How to Be a Music MonitorUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:42:13 EST
Making sure your kids aren't hearing lyrics that might disturb them (or you) got easier with Parental Advisory Stickers, but harder with online downloads. Here's how to really find out what your ch… - How to Ensure Homework DeliveryUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:41:58 EST
Considering how hard getting the assignment down and doing the homework is for so many kids with special needs, getting the homework into the teacher's hands should be the easy part. Yet often comp… - How to Focus Attention on Math WorksheetsUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:41:44 EST
A big worksheet full of math problems can be big trouble for kids who have trouble focusing. A "forced focus" sheet can help you keep your learner's mind and pencil on the problem at hand… - How to Write an EssayUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:41:30 EST
Writing a standard five-paragraph essay can be difficult for children with learning disabilities. But how to do you help without just writing the whole thing? Here's how to help your child make an … - How to Write a Research PaperUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:41:16 EST
Organizing and writing a research paper can be difficult for children with learning disabilities. But how to do you help without just writing the whole thing? Here's how to help your child make an … - Give Yourself a Time-OutUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:41:01 EST
Giving yourself a time-out when you're about to lose your temper is a healthy way to release that stress, and models good coping skills for your kids, too… - Setting Attainable GoalsUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:40:44 EST
Whether setting goals for your special child, your family or yourself, thinking small and short-term can help you find big, long-lasting success. … - Assemble a Camp Information PacketUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:40:20 EST
On this site, you'll find "Preparing the School" information for a wide range of special needs. That information can also help your child's camp counselor keep your child safe, productive… - Reduce Backpack OverloadUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:40:05 EST
All kids struggle under the burden of overstuffed backpacks, but for children with special health, orthopedic or mobility needs, the problem can be particularly severe. Here's how to lighten the lo… - Organization Tip - Mark School Events on the Calendar Now…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:38:58 EST
Don't wait until it's almost too late before jotting down meetings and special school events. Fill a calendar before the first day of school and give yourself an A for organization… - How to Have a Productive Teacher ConferenceUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:38:45 EST
A conference is a great opportunity to learn about how your child is doing in class and ways you can improve that. Here's how to make the most of that time with the teacher… - How to Relieve School AnxietyUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:38:30 EST
School can be a stressful and fearsome place for children, especially those with special needs. If your child is upset about school, here are some good ways to start a dialog and lessen the load… - How to Worry More ConstructivelyUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:38:15 EST
Worry is hard to avoid when you're the parent of a child with special needs. The trick is to turn your destructive worrying into constructive worrying… - Make Your Child Into a BurritoUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:38:02 EST
This is a great togetherness activity for kids with sensory integration problems who crave deep pressure but hate being held and hugged… - How to Make a TransitionUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:37:48 EST
Do you argue with your child for endless minutes when you need to leave one activity and go to the next? Back that transition time up and be a "human snooze alarm" to give him or her plen… - How to Make a Paper-Bag Book CoverUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:37:35 EST
An early homework assignment in a lot of schools is to cover textbooks. Here's how to turn a brown paper bag into a textbook protector -- just cut, fold and (if things look a little messy) tape… - How to Report a 504 ViolationUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:37:21 EST
Your child is not getting the accommodations and modifications specified in her 504 plan. What are you going to do about it? Here are five steps that, in most cases, will get you to a resolution of… - Teach Your Child to Paraphrase, Not Plagiarize…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:37:07 EST
Kids with learning disabilities may plagiarize without malicious intent, but that's not going to keep them from suffering the consequences. It will take some extra work, but you can help your child… - How to Reduce Child Turbulence on Plane Flights…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:36:51 EST
Traveling with kids is hard. Traveling with kids with special needs, for whom disruptions of routine and transitions and large blocks of unstructured time can be a considerable trial, can be so ver… - Join the About Parenting Special Needs Reading Club…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:36:38 EST
Children with special needs may have trouble keeping up with reading activities at libraries or bookstores, but everyone's invited to participate in the reading project here at the About Parenting … - How to Stop Your Child From BitingUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:36:21 EST
Biting is a behavior most young children try out, but children with developmental disabilities may be more likely to do it for sensory reasons and less likely to understand that it hurts the other … - Assemble a Teacher Information PacketUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:36:02 EST
You've looked at our "Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs" pages. Now what? Here's how to put them together with a personalized note in a package that will get the teac… - How to Make an Emergency Last-Minute CostumeUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:35:42 EST
Your child decides at the last minute that he wants to go trick-or-treating after all, or chooses bedtime to inform you that there's a pageant tomorrow and she's in it. You have no time and no spec… - How to Smother Head LiceUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:35:31 EST
One non-toxic way to deal with head lice is to put a substance on the head that kills lice by smothering them and also makes the nits easier to comb out. Learn how to put this plan into action… - Make Behavior Charts WorkUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:35:19 EST
Awarding points or checkmarks for jobs well done can be effective motivational tools for kids, but behavior charts are often too abstract for children with special needs. Here are some ways to make… - Start a Reading RoutineUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:35:06 EST
Reading with your child every day helps reluctant readers improve their skills, and gives parents and kids some special one-on-one time to share together… - How to Get an IEP for Your ChildUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:34:52 EST
Whether you've requested an Individualized Educational Plan for your child or have been asked to consider one by school or state personnel, these are the steps you'll go through, from initial refer… - How to Research a Disability on About Parenting Special Needs…Updated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:34:39 EST
The About Parenting Special Needs is full of information on specific disabilities and general behaviors and issues that apply to kids with special needs. Here's how to find the information you're l… - How to Help Kids ContributeUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:34:25 EST
Wondering how your child can contribute to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort? Every little piggy bank helps. Coinstar machines -- the ones that let you dump your pennies and get cash -- can also … - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about SpecialchildrenUpdated: 2009-11-03 @ 08:26:18 EST
- Halloween Costumes for Children With Special NeedsUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 17:50:48 EST
How have you dressed your child with special needs for Halloween? If you've found a get-up that accommodates a wheelchair, honors sensory preferences, incorporates favorite items, or otherwise work… - Books on Inspiration and Humor - Reviews from the Harried Parent's B…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 11:33:42 EST
Browse reviews of parenting books offering inspiration and humor from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - G…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 11:31:55 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - A…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 11:16:08 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - H…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 11:05:29 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - S…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 10:41:53 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - P Q…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 10:31:30 EST
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Books on Disability Rights and Community Living - Reviews from the H…Updated: 2009-11-02 @ 10:30:46 EST
Browse reviews of parenting books on disability rights and community living from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Parental Input - Have Your Say on Your Child's IEP…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 13:45:32 EST
Your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) has a spot for you to add any information you would like to share or comments you would like to make. Don't miss the opportunity to have your say… - Sites of the Day: Food Allergies and Celiac Disease…Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 13:13:28 EDT
Listing of sites on food allergies and Celiac disease that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Mental Health Issues…Updated: 2009-10-27 @ 23:38:36 EDT
Listing of sites on mental health issues that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Before You Pick a Pediatrician - Five Things to Consider When Choosi…Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 20:28:34 EDT
There's more to picking a pediatrician for a child with special needs than finding the finest physician. You'll also want to think about things like how far you'll drive, how long you'll wait, and … - Holiday Survival KitUpdated: 2009-10-22 @ 16:55:32 EDT
A roundup of ways to make the holidays happier, from strategies for family get-togethers to child management techniques to gift ideas to personal de-stressing tools… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Medical Issues…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 08:33:14 EDT
Listing of sites on medical special needs that have been featured as an About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Autism Spectrum…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 20:34:53 EDT
Listing of sites on Autism Spectrum Disorders that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Do Vaccines Cause Autism?Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 18:20:29 EDT
Medical authorities have answered that question firmly in the negative. Mothers and fathers who believe their children were damaged by vaccines have refused to take no for an answer. The continuing… - Site of the Day - Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day for May 20…Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 08:17:41 EDT
Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by here first for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs, to parents in general, or to anyone looking for diversion. The … - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Special Programs…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 11:12:04 EDT
Listing of sites on programs for children with special needs that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Children's Books About Special NeedsUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 23:22:20 EDT
Explaining a disability to your child or his classmates, friends and young relatives can be a challenge for parents. These five books discuss special needs in a kid-friendly way that can shine a po… - Special Needs Sites of the Day: Developmental Disabilities…Updated: 2009-10-07 @ 14:06:07 EDT
Listing of sites on developmental disabilities that have been featured as a About Parenting Special Needs Site of the Day… - Halloween Costumes for Kids in WheelchairsUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 13:03:30 EDT
Looking for good Halloween costume ideas for a child in a wheelchair? These sites offer inspiration, photos, and specific instructions for outfits that either disguise the ride or use it as part of… - Weekday Reflections - Special-Needs Inspiration for June 2009…Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 10:58:33 EDT
Every weekday, Monday through Friday, the About.com Parenting Special Needs site offers an opportunity to read, reflect, and respond to a passage from a book, blog, or article. Here are the entries… - Book Review: Saving BenUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 10:51:48 EDT
A father's story of autism… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - M N…Updated: 2009-09-19 @ 20:52:40 EDT
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t… - Book Review - Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:08:27 EDT
Review of a book that explains "what you can do now to advocate for your exceptional child's education."… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Books on Schools and Learning in t…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:55:15 EDT
Learn more about the books on schools and learning in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Par…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:52:02 EDT
Learn more about the books in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - Read More About It: Excerpts from Parenting Books in the Harried Par…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 17:37:49 EDT
Learn more about the books in the Harried Parent's Book Club and about the subjects they discuss with these book excerpts taken directly from the texts… - 31 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You"Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 08:26:37 EDT
Children with special needs may be unable to respond to our declarations of love the way we'd like. Sometimes you can get the message through easier if you show rather than tell, or find fun and di… - What Is Dysfunction of Sensory Integration?Updated: 2009-09-08 @ 02:07:20 EDT
A definition of DSI, with links to more information… - Special-Needs Swim GearUpdated: 2009-09-08 @ 01:41:16 EDT
Children with special needs may face special challenges when it comes to water play -- from keeping ear tubes dry to finding extra-large swim diapers. Here's the gear they'll need to stay cool in t… - Students with Emotional DisturbancesUpdated: 2009-09-06 @ 00:18:58 EDT
A fact sheet from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) offers the IDEA definition, incidence, characteristics, and educational implications for the classificati… - Book Review: Raising a Sensory Smart ChildUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 18:26:36 EDT
Review of a book that offers explanations, information and strategies on how to understand and help a child with sensory integration challenges… - First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Cleft Lip…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 11:01:00 EDT
A handful of easy, quick suggestions to help you get a fast start on helping your child diagnosed with cleft lip and palate… - Preparing the School for Your Child With Cleft Lip and Palate…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:58:59 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with cleft lip and palate -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tip… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - C…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:16:12 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - C…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 10:12:31 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Book Review - The Sensory Team Handbook for Pre-Teens…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 17:09:02 EDT
Review of a book that explains sensory integration problems to preteens in a friendly and easy-to-understand way… - Dairy-Free Mashed PotatoesUpdated: 2009-09-02 @ 09:43:45 EDT
If your child can't have milk or dairy products, try these recipes that substitute oil, garlic and other flavorful ingredients… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - P…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 00:08:07 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - P…Updated: 2009-09-02 @ 00:06:56 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Autism…Updated: 2009-09-01 @ 20:58:47 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with autism -- academically, behaviorally and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with these tips and printout… - Book Review: The Accidental TeacherUpdated: 2009-09-01 @ 17:59:13 EDT
A mother tells of raising a son with severe autism, and the lessons learned along the way… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - N…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:33:34 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - N…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:33:01 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - M…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:31:57 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - M…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:31:22 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - How Does a 504 Plan Differ From an IEP?Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 19:14:17 EDT
Learn about the difference between accommodations offered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and services offered through an IEP under IDEA. Both help your child with special needs survive… - What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 02:05:57 EDT
A definition of EDS, with a link to more information… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - E…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 02:04:12 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - E…Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 02:03:45 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Name - Diagnosis List - DUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:32:41 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index to find definitions and resources… - Index of Special Needs by Acronym - Alphabet Soup - DUpdated: 2009-08-27 @ 11:31:59 EDT
Looking for information on your child's diagnosis? Start with our alphabetical index of acronyms to find definitions and resources… - How Do You Prepare the School for Your Child With Metachromatic Leuk…Updated: 2009-08-27 @ 02:40:06 EDT
What information do you give to your child's teachers about metachromatic leukodystrophy? Share it with your fellow readers, and find some new resources from other families… - Book Review - Connected ParentingUpdated: 2009-08-26 @ 14:12:27 EDT
Review of a "groundbreaking, parent-approved program" for handling challenging behavior and being a more effective parent… - Clear Backpacks - Find a Clear Backpack to See What Your Child StowsUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 21:38:01 EDT
Whether you're concerned that your child isn't bringing things to school he's supposed to, or is bringing things home that he's not, clear backpacks provide an easy way to spy gear and discourage s… - Gluten-Free Brownies - Make the Chocolate Treat Without the WheatUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 08:42:25 EDT
Brownies are a delicious treat, but for kids with wheat allergies, they may be off limits. These recipes from around the Web take the wheat flour out but leave all that chocolatey goodness in… - Special-Needs Business Profile: Bee VisualUpdated: 2009-08-21 @ 10:44:55 EDT
Profile of an online business selling visual communication systems… - Preparing the School for Your Child with Metachromatic LeukodystrophyUpdated: 2009-08-20 @ 17:57:29 EDT
School can be a difficult place for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy -- academically, physically and socially. Let the school know what your child needs to be safe and successful with the… - Opening Locks and Lockers - Help for Children With Fine Motor Proble…Updated: 2009-08-20 @ 16:57:00 EDT
When your child moves up to middle school or high school, opening a lock or locker may become a necessary skill. Here's how to make that combination-working easier, or avoid the need for it in the … - Book Review: SibshopsUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 07:49:36 EDT
Whether you want to run a workshop for siblings of children with special needs or just understand your own children's needs better, this upbeat resources offers plenty of information and inspiratio… - Books on Family Issues - Reviews from the Harried Parent's Book ClubUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:16:58 EDT
Browse reviews of parenting books on family issues from the Harried Parent's Book Club… - Harried Parent's Book Club Alphabetical Index - TUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:12:47 EDT
No time to read long book reviews? We'll distill the most important information on those medical and parenting books you've been hearing about and let you know if they're worth your precious free t…